How much can a landlord raise rent in UAE (Dubai)? The short answer: Index-based (RERA Rental Index), with 90 days notice required. Here's the full breakdown of UAE (Dubai)'s rent increase rules for 2026.
Get RentFlow — free Get it on Google Play| Maximum rent increase | Index-based (RERA Rental Index) |
| Benchmark / index | RERA Rental Index |
| Notice required | 90 days |
| How often increases are allowed | Once every 12 months |
| Rent control | Yes |
ℹ️ Values are approximate and index rates change frequently. Always verify the current figure with the official source before applying an increase. (Data: 2026-Q3.)
Dubai: RERA Rental Index caps increases. If current rent is ≥10% below index: no increase. 10-19% below: max 5%. 20-29% below: max 10%. 30-39% below: max 15%. ≥40% below: max 20%. 90 days written notice via registered mail required.
Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007, amended by Law No. 33 of 2008; RERA Decree 43/2013
Abu Dhabi has different rules — max 5% per year. Check RERA rental index at dubailand.gov.ae
In UAE (Dubai), the rent increase limit is: Index-based (RERA Rental Index). Dubai: RERA Rental Index caps increases. If current rent is ≥10% below index: no increase. 10-19% below: max 5%. 20-29% below: max 10%. 30-39% below: max 15%. ≥40% below: max 20%. 90 days written notice via registered mail required.
UAE (Dubai) requires 90 days written notice before a rent increase takes effect. Increases are generally allowed once every 12 months.
Yes — UAE (Dubai) has rent control measures. Abu Dhabi has different rules — max 5% per year. Check RERA rental index at dubailand.gov.ae
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